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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,242.16, 640,933.62 and 303,366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,242.16, 640,933.62 and 303,366.44 is: 418,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,242.16 : 640,933.62 = 303,366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,242.16/640,933.62 = 303,366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,242.16x = 640,933.62 × 303,366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,242.16x = 194,437,750,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,437,750,575.71/464,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,828.29

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